Judge’s Review: 92 Rating – Kanga Brew by New Realm Brewing

American Light Lager | Year-Round | USA

By James Link

Judges Rating: 92
Aroma: 22
Appearance: 6
Flavor: 38
Mouthfeel: 8
Overall Impression: 18

Kanga Brew by New Realm Brewing was poured into a 12-ounce pilsner glass and reviewed using the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines as a Style 1A, American Light Lager.
Aromatics were perceived in higher amounts than would have been expected for style. A defined citrus note combines with a light noble hop bouquet and faint grainy malt character, all of which is pleasing.
A pale-yellow hued beer, very clear with lots of tiny bubbles and a medium white head.
As would be expected, both hops and malt are gently expressed in this delicate style, neither one dominating the other in true balance. Very cleanly brewed, crisp with no off-flavors, low in alcohol and very drinkable.
The body was thin and properly conditioned. Smooth with no astringency.
An easy-drinking lager that was clean yet not so bland as to be almost tasteless, as is the case with many beers of this style. A session beer perfect for a hot summer night.